Add 20/32 and 14/40
20/32 + 14/40 is 39/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 40 is 160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
20/32 = 20 × 5/32 × 5 = 100/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 4 = 160,
14/40 = 14 × 4/40 × 4 = 56/160 - Add the two like fractions:
100/160 + 56/160 = 100 + 56/160 = 156/160 - 156/160 simplified gives 39/40
- So, 20/32 + 14/40 = 39/40
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